Technology Education Foundation: Madison-based foundation announces 2016 grant recipients

CONTACT: Suzy Shain, Communications Manager Technology Education Foundation (608) 576-5889 suzy@badgernorth.com

The Technology Education Foundation (TEF) Announces Grant Recipients for 2016

TEF receives funding directly from proceeds of annual Berbee Derby; Registration for Thanksgiving Day Berbee Derby Now Open

Madison, WI – October 5, 2016 – Madison-based Technology Education Foundation (TEF) has announced its grant recipients for 2016. Founded in 2004, TEF funds and supports community organizations and groups that provide important technology resources and technology education to residents of all ages in the community.

Greater than $88,000 was awarded to fourteen grant recipients in 2016. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided greater than $570,000 in technology education grants.

TEF leader Jim Berbee founded Berbee Information Networks Corporation (now CDW) in 1993. A Madison native and veteran runner, Berbee wanted to find a way to give back to the Madison community. The family-friendly Berbee Derby premiered in 2004, but lacked a cause where the proceeds from the event could be donated.

Berbee explains what transpired next: “Paul Shain, Berbee CEO, suggested finding a cause to help promote the use of technology in classrooms and within non-profit organizations – something for both youth and adults. Technology is crucial to our day-to-day lives, but it also changes quickly and is expensive. We decided to start the Technology Education Foundation as the charity for the Berbee Derby. It has been a great success.”

2016 Grant recipients include area schools and school districts; community, neighborhood and youth centers; adult education centers; technology education organizations, and more. Details on the 2016 TEF grant recipients can be found below and at www.techedfoundation.com.

The 2016 Berbee Derby will be held this year on Thanksgiving Day, November 24. Berbee Derby registration is open with the following deadlines and milestone dates:

Early Bird individual registration closes ends November 1st ($35 per individual participant)

Individual registration after November 1st is $40 per individual participant

Team registration must be completed by October 26th is $35 for each person on the team

Berbee Derby information and online registration is at www.berbeederby.com.

About Technology Education Foundation (TEF) The Technology Education Foundation (TEF), a non-profit founded in 2004, funds and supports community organizations and groups that provide important technology resources and technology education to residents – especially those who help close the “technology gap”. TEF funds benefit children, teens and adults of all ages who do not have access to or have only limited access to technology. The Foundation was founded by Jim Berbee, the founder of Berbee Information Networks Corporation (now CDW). 100% of proceeds from the annual Thanksgiving Day event, the Berbee Derby, fund TEF. Call (608) 492-0067 or visit www.techedfoundation.com.

About the Berbee Derby

The Berbee Derby is the premiere, professionally run Thanksgiving Day race event in the greater Madison area and is in its 13th year in 2016. 100% of the proceeds from the Berbee Derby turn directly into TEF grants that are disseminated to organizations who serve local communities. The Berbee Derby offers 5K and 10K options for walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages. More information and registration at www.berbeederby.com.